Canon SX210 IS User Manual

Camera User Guide

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ENGLISH

•Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

•Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

Checking the Package Contents

Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

	Camera	Battery Pack NB-5L	Battery Charger
		(with Terminal Cover)	CB-2LX/CB-2LXE

Interface Cable	STEREO AV CABLE		Wrist Strap
IFC-400PCU	AVC-DC400ST		WS-DC9
COPY			“Canon Customer
Getting Started	DIGITAL CAMERA	Warranty
	Solution Disk	Card	Support” Leaflet

Using the PDF Manuals

Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.

•Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s many features to shoot more challenging photos.

•Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

•A memory card is not included.

•Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

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Read This First

Test Shots

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal

•The LCD monitorCOPYis made from reinforced glass, but it may break if subjected to severe impacts. Please read the Safety Precautions (p. 9) carefully. In case the glass breaks, exercise adequate caution so as not to injure yourself on any broken fragments.

•The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This is not a malfunction. and has no effect on the recorded image.

•The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot
● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................								24
● Just take pictures (Easy mode)....................................................						429
● Shoot to match special conditions...........................................								54-55
Take good people shots
I		F	C		w P
Portraits		At night	Kids and pets	At the beach			Against snow
(p. 54)		(p. 54)	(p. 54)		(p. 56)		(p. 56)
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Shoot various other scenes
J H O t
Landscape		Indoors	Foliage	Fireworks			Low light
(p. 54)		(p. 55)	(p. 56)		(p. 56)		(p. 56)
● Focus on faces...............................................					24, 60, 61, 62, 82, 85
● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash
(turn off the flash)		...................................................................						29, 64
● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer).......					61, 62, 68, 78, 79
● Insert the date and time into my shots .........................................								67
● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures ..............................								77
● Add effects and shoot (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect) ......								58, 59
● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) ........								72
● Take pictures continuously...........................................................								76
● Change the ISO speed.................................................................								74
● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF)......................								84
● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast)..........................								93

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	What Do You Want to Do?
View
● Look at my pictures ......................................................................	127
● Easy Playback (Easy Mode) ........................................................	30
● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).......................	30, 113
● Look at my pictures on a TV ..............................................	117, 118
● Look at my pictures on a computer ......................................	34 – 37
● Quickly search pictures ......................................................	110, 111
● Erase pictures ........................................................	28, 30, 123, 124
● Protect pictures from accidental erasure............................	120, 122

	Shoot/View Movies
●	Shoot movies		.......................................................................31, 102
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● View movies .........................................................................33, 106
	Print images
●	Easily print pictures			....................................................................136
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	Save	COPY
● Save images to a computer ...................................................34, 37

Other

●	Turn off sounds ............................................................................	3		48
● Use the camera abroad........................................................		15,	148
● Understand what is displayed on the screen. ....................		164,	165

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Table of Contents

Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter.

Checking the Package Contents	.......2
Read This First ..................................	3
What Do You Want to Do? ................	4
Conventions Used in This Guide .......	8
Safety Precautions.............................	9
1. Getting Started
...........................................	13
Charging the Battery........................	14
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately).............................	16

Changing the Screen Brightness	.... 49
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ...........................................	50
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting .......................................	51
Power Saving Function (Auto Power
Down)..............................................	52
Clock Functions...............................	52
3. Shooting in Special Conditions and
Commonly Used Functions........	53

Inserting the Battery and					Shooting in Various Conditions .......	54
Memory Card...................................			16		............Shooting in Special Scenes	55
Setting the Date and Time...............			19		Adding Effects and Shooting...........	58
Setting the Display Language..........			21		Detecting a Smile and Shooting......	60
Formatting Memory Cards ...............			22		Using the Wink Self-Timer ..............	61
Pressing the Shutter Button.............			23		Using the Face Self-Timer ..............	62
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........			24		Turning the Flash Off ......................	64
Viewing Images ...............................			27		Zooming in More Closely on	65
Erasing Images			28		Subjects (Digital Zoom)...................
					Inserting the Date and Time	67
Shooting in Easy mode			29
					Using the Self-Timer	68
Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode....			30
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Shooting Movies ..............................			31		4. Choosing Settings
Viewing Movies			33
					Yourself	69
Transferring Images to a Computer for
Viewing ............................................			34		Shooting in Program AE..................	70
Accessories .....................................			38		Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure
Separately Sold Accessories...........			39		Compensation)................................	70
					Turning the Flash On ......................	71
	2. Learning More		41		Changing the Focus Range
	...........................................				(Macro)............................................	71
Components Guide			42		Changing the Recording Pixel
					Setting (Image Size)	72
Screen Display			44
					Changing the Compression Ratio
Indicator			45
					(Image Quality)	72
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations			46
					Changing the ISO Speed	74
MENU – Basic Operations			47
					Adjusting the White
..........Changing the Sound Settings			48		Balance ...........................................	75

						Table of Contents
Continuous Shooting			76		Changing the Image Quality		103
Changing the Tone of					AE Lock/Exposure Shift.................		104
an Image (My Colors) .....................			77		Other Shooting Functions..............		105
Shooting Using the Two			78		.......................Playback Functions		106
Second Self-Timer ..........................					Editing		107
Customizing the Self-
Timer			79
						7. Using Various Playback and
Shooting Using a TV Monitor..........			80			Editing Functions.............	109
Changing the					Quickly Searching Images		110
Composition with the Focus Lock			80
					Viewing Images in Filtered
					Playback		111
	5. Getting More Out of
	Your Camera......................		81		Viewing Slideshows.......................		113
Changing the AF Frame Mode			82		.......................Checking the Focus		115
					Magnifying Images		116
Magnifying the Focal Point			83
					Changing Image
Shooting with the AF Lock			84
					Transitions		116
Shooting with Servo AF			84
					Viewing Images on a TV		117
Choosing the Person to Focus On
					Viewing Images on a High-Definition
(Face Select)			85
					TV		118
Changing the Metering Method			86
					Displaying Various Images
....Shooting in Manual Focus Mode			87		(Smart Shuffle) ..............................		119
Shooting with the AE Lock ..............			88		Protecting Images .........................		120
Shooting with the FE Lock ..............			88		Erasing All Images ........................		123
Shooting with Slow Synchro ...........			89		Organizing Images
Setting the Shutter Speed...............			90		by Category (My Category) ...........		125
Setting the Aperture Value..............			91		Tagging Images as Favorites ........		127
Setting the Shutter					Rotating Images ............................		129
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Speed and Aperture Value..............			92		Resizing Images............................
Correcting the					Trimming .......................................		131
Brightness and Shooting					Adding Effects with
(i-Contrast)			93
					the My Colors Function		132
Red-Eye Correction			94
					Correcting the
Adjusting the Flash Exposure			95		Brightness (i-Contrast) ..................		133
Compensation.................................					Correcting the Red-Eye Effect		134
Adjusting the Flash Output			96
..................Checking for Shut Eyes			96			8. Printing	135
Changing the Color and Shooting...			97			..........................................
......Shooting Stitch Assist Images			100		Printing Images		136

6. Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies .............	101
Shooting Movies ...........................	102
Changing the Movie Mode ............	102

Printing from the Print List
(DPOF) ..........................................	138
Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF) ..........................................	140
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		Conventions Used in This Guide
				Using the Eye-Fi Card...................	157
		9. Customizing		............................Troubleshooting	159
		Camera Settings.............	143	List of Messages That Appear
	Changing Camera Settings		144	................................on the Screen	162
				Information Displayed on the
	Changing Shooting Function
				Screen	164
	Settings		149
				Functions Available in Each
	Changing Playback Function
				Shooting Mode	166
	Settings		154
				Menus	168
		10.Useful Information	155	....................Handling Precautions	172
		.........................................		Specifications ................................	173
	Using Household Power		156	.............................................Index	176

Conventions Used in This Guide

•Icons are used COPYin the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial.

•Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

•The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons.

(Left button)

(Down button)

(Control dial)

• : Things you should be careful about.

•: Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Supplemental information.

•(p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for a page number.

•This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

•The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

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Safety Precautions

•Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

•The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

•Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

Warning	Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Caution	Denotes the possibility of injury.
Caution	Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

Camera

•Store this equipmentCOPYout of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide.

•To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.

•Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

•Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment.

•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

The above could result in fire or electrical shock.

If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery.

• Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

Battery and Battery Charger

•Use only recommended batteries.

•Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

•Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.

•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.

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Safety Precautions

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts.

The above may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

•Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.

•Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

•Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger terminals or plug.

The above could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other WarningsCOPY

• Do not play the supplied CD-R M(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.

It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music D player. Additionally, playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.

Caution

•Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap.

•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

•Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.

-Places subject to strong sunlight.

-Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).

-Humid or dusty areas.

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.

•The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods.

•When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

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Safety Precautions

Caution

•Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

•When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is charging.

distort,

• Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

•	Do not place the battery near pets.
	COPY	or
•	Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.

• Do not attach accessories to the strap.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in Amode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in

•Be sure to attachCOPYthe supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera.

•Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images

Strap

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Charging the Battery

Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

∆Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down .

	COPY
		Charge the battery.
		∆For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug and plug
		the charger into a power outlet .
	B-2LX	∆For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into
		the charger, then plug the other end into a
		power outlet.
		The charge lamp lights red and charging
		starts.
	CB-2LXE	The charge lamp will light green when
		charging has finished. Charging takes
		approx. 2 hours and 5 minutes.
		Remove the battery.
		∆Unplug the battery charger from the power
		outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
		in	and up .

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

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Charging the Battery

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of Shots	260
Playback Time (Hours)	6

•The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

•Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above.

Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.

Display

Summary

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

•Charge the batteryCOPYon the day, or the day before, it will be used.

Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.

•How to store the battery for long periods:

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

•The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

•The battery may develop a bulge.

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

•If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging,

it has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.

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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

•SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*

•SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*

•SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)*

•MultiMediaCards

•MMCplus memory cards

•HC MMCplus memory cards

•Eye-Fi Cards

*This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is notCOPYguaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer.

Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

∆If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab

up until you hear a click.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Open the cover.

∆Slide the cover and open it .

Insert the battery.

∆Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click.

∆Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place.

Terminals BatteryCOPYLock

Insert the memory card.

∆Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

∆Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.

Label

Close the cover.

∆Close the cover , and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place .

What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

∆Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.

The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

∆Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it.

The memory card will pop up.

•Values are based onCOPYthe default settings.

•The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.

Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?

You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24).

Number of shots that can be taken

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Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

∆Press the power button.

The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

∆Press the qrbuttons to choose an option. ∆Press the opbuttons or turn the  dial

to set a value.

COPYComplete the setting.

∆Press the m button.

Once the date and time have been set, the Date/Time screen will close.

∆Pressing the power button will turn off the camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

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Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menu.

∆Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

∆Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.

∆Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial COPYto choose [Date/Time], then press the m

button.

Change the date and time.

∆Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting.

∆Pressing the n button will close the menu.

Date/Time battery

•The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.

•By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on.

•If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 19 to set the date and time.

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Setting the Display Language

You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

∆Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

∆Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

COPY∆Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a language, then press the m button.

nce the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.

What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?

The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

You can also change the display language by pressing the nbutton, choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

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Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.

Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

∆Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

∆Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

COPY∆ ress the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose [Format], then press the m

button.

Format the memory card.

∆Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose [OK] and press the m button.

A confirmation screen will appear.

∆Press the opbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose [OK], then press the m button. The memory card will be formatted.

When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen.

∆Press the m button.

Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

Press halfway (lightly to focus).

∆Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused.

Press fully (all the way to shoot).

The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.

∆Since the shot is being taken while the

•Since the timeCOPYrequired to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change.

•If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry. shutter sound plays, be careful not to moveIf you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not

be in focus.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.

Turn on the camera.

∆Press the power button.

The start-up screen will appear. The flash will automatically rise.

∆You can also raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered).

COPYChoose Amode.

∆Set the mode dial to A.

∆When you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene.

The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. The camera will focus on detected faces and display frames on them.

∆Black bars will appear on the left and right sides of the screen. There areas cannot be

recorded when shooting.

Focus Range (Approx.)

Zoom Bar

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Compose the shot.

∆Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. The zoom bar appears.

∆If you move the zoom lever all the way to the left or right the size will change quickly, and if you move it slightly, the size will changeslowly (except for movies).

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Focus.

∆Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.

Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.

AF Frames

Shoot.

∆Press the shutter button fully.

COPYThe camera will play the shutter sound and

shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions if it is raised.

The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.

∆You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.

Scene Icons

The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.

Bright

Including Blue Skies

Sunsets

Dark

Backlit

Backlit

When Using Tripod

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*

People

When

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Moving

Non-Human Subjects/

*

Landscapes

Close Subjects

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Icon Background

Gray

Light Blue

Orange

Dark Blue

Color

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), [] or the “Including Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in Gmode (p. 70).

What if...

•What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject?

When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range. If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear.

•What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?

A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuouslyCOPYadjust (Servo AF).

•What if the indicator blinks orange and blinks on the screen?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

•What if the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qrbuttons to choose [Off].

•What if the indicator blinks orange, and [Raise the flash] appears on the screen?

Try raising the flash manually to shoot. The flash will automatically fire when shooting.

•What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Move the zoom lever toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide

angle setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 75 cm – 3.5 m (2.5 – 11.5 ft.). Move the zoom lever toward iand hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you can shoot within the effective flash range of approximately 1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.).

•What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever toward jand hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting

and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 5 cm (2.0 in.) or more away from the end of the lens. Move the zoom lever toward iand hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens.

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•What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in dark areas.

•What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

What if two gray lines appear on the screen?

The area between the two gray lines will be recorded in a movie. Movies can be shot simply by pressing the movie button, no matter what position the mode dial is in (p. 31).

Viewing Images

You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

∆Press the 1 button. COPY The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

∆Pressing q or turning the Âdial counterclockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.

∆ Pressing ror turning the Âdial clockwise will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.

∆The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed.

∆The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses.

∆When the lens is retracted, pressing the 1 button once more will turn off the power.

Switching to Shooting mode

Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode.

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Erasing Images

You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

Enter Playback mode.

∆Press the 1 button.

The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

∆Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose an image.

COPYErasing Images

∆Press the p button. [Erase?] appears.

∆Press the qrbuttons or turn the Âdial to choose [Erase], then press the m button. The displayed image will be erased.

∆To exit instead of erasing, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Cancel], then press the m button.

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Shooting in Easy mode

In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 31) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures.

Enter 9mode.

∆Set the mode dial to 9.

COPYthe flash” appears on the screen, try shooting with the flash. Try raising the

Shoot.

∆Follow Steps 3 – 5 on pages 24 – 25 to

shoot (no sound will play).

∆If the indicator blinks orange and “Raise

flash manually to shoot. The flash will

automatically fire when shooting.

Turning Off the Flash

Press the rbutton.

∆The flash turns off and ! appears. ∆Pressing r again displays on the

screen, and the flash will automatically fire in low light conditions.

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Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode

In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry.

Viewing Single Images

Choose an image.

∆Press the 1 button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to switch images.

Viewing Slideshows

COPYStart the slideshow.

ress the 1 button, then press the m button, and all the shots you have taken

will display for about 3 seconds each. ∆Press the m button again to stop the

slideshow.

Erase the image.

Choose an image to erase.

∆Press the 1button, then press the qr buttons or turn the Âdial to display the image you want to erase.

Erase the image.

∆Press the p button, then press the qr buttons or turn the Âdial to choose [Erase] and press the m button.

The chosen image will be erased.

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